How big is the 1.5 cup size? I am looking for a mortar to crush seeds ( cumin, pepper, cardamom) don't wAnt something too big.
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This motor/pestle is about 5 1/2 inches in height and 8 1/4 inches across-heavy. Really made for large quantities of crushing seeds. The actual inside crushing area is 5 5/8 across by 3 1/2 in height approx.-that's a lot of seed to crush. This takes up quite a bit of room.....definitely not a teacup size m/p unit. The good thing about this, as other members have already noted, its longevity will beat anything else you might buy due to where and how this unit is made. I expect this would be great if you were someone selling crushed seeds and need the large quantities all at once. Hope this helps.
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Hi Francie,Yes, this is an awesome size for grinding small amounts of spices or seeds. However, I have never tried flax seeds, so can't really comment on them specifically. I love this little mortar and pestle. Just the right size for keeping handy by the stovetop and it is really lovely to look at.
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5 1/2 inches tall about 3 in diameter.. holds about a cup or about two grocery store spice jars of missed whole herbs. If you use a mix that is without salt, you may want too add some salt crystals for salt grinders to absorb any moisture. Also beware the top outer ring is designed to slip off.. have lost it into soup more than once. the grind is set by a small white knob on top.. fro the coursed grind you have to unscrew until to comes off, then screw it on just one or two turns.. sounds complicated, but it stays set.. Note the bottom is notched slightly for ease of gripping.
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I have two of these grinders. I use one to grind fennel seed, and the other one I keep free to use on various spices and herbs. There is a crushing action in the way that the ceramic blade works, and that may be why the maker named the product "crushgrind". However, I think it is an excellent grinder for dry, whole spices or peppercorns. For true crushing action I use my mortar and pestle. I hope this helps answer your question.
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I don't know. We have only used it for flax seed and peppercorns. While it does a good job grinding flax seed, it takes way too long to grind any amount, such as a tablespoon. It works very well grinding peppercorns. Cardamom may be too big, but I don't know. I hope this helps.
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Maybe .5 an ounce depends on density of herb more of ground spice. 4 inches tall by 2.5. It's a great little jar that seals up nicely.
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I bought the 1 quart and it is no bigger than a cereal bowl...I expected bigger...I am not good with sizes, I guess.
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There are 3 sizes. Large,medium and small. I have used all 3. I made tomato paste and the small is a fine grind. I liked it.
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Marilyn has the pestle dimensions correctly. Sorry I didn't see the post until tonight. ClassDreamer'84 has the mortar size correct. The pestle is comfortable in the hand and rolls nicely in the mortar. I have a small marble one for jobs needing a non porous surface and the wood one for others.
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1/4 cup of coffee beans grinds nicely. More is possible since I don't take time to measure them. I just add beans and grind with no problems. I also grind flax and chia seeds. It's not real fine powder, but seeds are cheaper than powder. Good luck.
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It is one and a half inch (1.5in = 38.100mm) inside of the cup. But if you like to know how big is the total diameter, then please add one millimeter more. Because these cups have folded edges as you can see in the picture.
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It is a small mortar/pestle, and should work well for crushing small quantities of spices.
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The mortar and pestle is meant for grinding spices, not making salsa or other wet ingredients. You should use something else for that.
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It's a 5 ounce container so not too big. Like the size of a large salt shaker
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Apologies, but I have not even tried those items. I believe corn kernels would be way too big to fit in the 1.25" hopper opening. The driest grains do best as moisture makes the grinding parts turn gummy. I bet rice & tapioca would do well. I have ground Spelt, Kamut, & other wheats. For flax & teff, seeds like chia, I use my Krups coffee grinder. I do not eat corn, so am not familiar with grinding it, but I'm just thinking of the size of it & it is going to be too big to be ground by this grain grinder, in my estimation.
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I have used it to grind cashews to make a cashew-based dip and it worked fine but I have not used it for small seeds so can't tell you about that.
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Not a lot--maybe 1/2 oz (1 oz, max) or about 1/3 cup. Here's a secret to all electric pepper grinders: use small peppercorns. Big peppercorns will clog most of them, this one included. I love this item; I have one for salt and one for pepper.